Letter sealing and stamping machine.



PATENTB'D. APR. 30, 1907.

J. N. STACY.

LETTER SEALING AND STAMPING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED MAR.'6, 1006.

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LETTER SEALING-AND STAMPING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED MARJS, 1906.

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. UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JAMES N. STACY, OFPORTLAND, OREGON.

To all whom it may concern..-

Be it known that I, J AMES N STACY, a cit izen of the United Stat-es, residing at Portland, in the county of Multnomah and State of Oregon, have mventedcertam new and useful ln'iprovements 1n Letter Scaling and Stamping Machines, of which the following a' specification.

The present invention provides a machine of the character and for the purpose specified,

' involving novel structural features and which eeivethe stamp; a stamp affixing and sealing arm of a shape to apply the pressure where needed; feeding mechanism for the ostage stamps and adjusting means thereor and stamp holding and regulating means.

For a full description of the invention and the merits thereof and alsoto ac uirea mowledge of the details of construction of the means for effecting the result, reference is to be had to the following description and accompanying drawings.

\Vhile the invei'ition may be adapted to different forms and conditions by changes in the structure and minor details without-departing from the spirit or essential features thereof, still the preferredembodiment is shown in the accompanying drawings, in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a machine embodying the invention. .Fig. 2 is a vertical longitudinal section thereof, the arm car- 'rying the stamp moistener and the operating frame being in full lines. Fig. 3 is a horizontal section of. the machine on the line w--w of Fig.2. Fig. 4 is a longitudinal section of the lower portion ofthe head on the line 1 -y of Fig. 3, showing the parts on a larger scale and in the relation which they assume when the operating frame raised. .Fig. 5 is a view similar to Fig. 4: showing the relation of the parts when the operating frame-is deressed, Fig. 6 is a transverse section on the ine r -w of Fig. 2. Fig. 7 is a perspet tive :view of the feed slide and feeder. is a 55 the flap moistener, the absorbent perspective view of the feeder. Fig. 9 is i-perspectivc view of the feed regulator. Fig. 10 is a perspective view of the frame of material plate being removed.

. and the cap LETTER SEALING AND STAMPING MACHINE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Fig. 11 is l Patented Ann 30, 1907.

Application filed March 6,1906. Serial No. 304,567.

a front view of the head. Fig. 12 is flfIllOdifit-ation showing the invention adapted for both addressing and stamping letters or like the feeder about at the limit of its, forward stroke. 7

Corresponding and like parts are referred to in the following description and indicated in all the views of the drawings by the same reference characters.

The operating parts of the niaehineare mounted upon a suitable base 1 which mav be of any construction or material. The sealing and stamp affixing means are arranged intermediate of'the ends of the base, whereas the inoistening devices are located at one end of the base and the postage stamp roll at the opposite end thereof. The sealing and postage stamp affixing means are mounted upon a head 2 which is of rectangular formation and com 'niscs uprights 3 and 4; and horizontal members 5 and 6, the several parts being integrally formed or connected in any manner. An operating frame 7 of a proximately -,U form is sfidably mountet upon the head so as to receive a vertical reeiprocating movement and is normally held elevated by means of a spring 8 which is located within the handle 9 into which telescopes a post if) projected upward from the horizontal member 5,0f the head. A horizontal rod 11 connects the lower ends of the legs or, side members of the operating frame 7 and passes through vertical slots 12 in the uprights 3 and 51. to materially assist the post 10 in directing the operating frame 7 in its reciprocating movements. The front leg or member of the opcr'ati ngframe is provided at its lower end with a cutter 13 which is slightlyinclinedto the horizontal so Fig. 16 is a longitudinal section,7o of the portion.illustrated 1n l ig. showing as to operate by a shear action when severing v the postage stamps from thestrip. A plate 15 to admit of the foremost stamp having an;

. mately to the gummed edge base 1.

s rings 28 "cap plate fitted thereto.

unobstructed assage from the stamp way formed in the bed p ate. The portion of the plate bordering upon the lower side of the slot 15 is sharpened to form a cutting edge which cooperates with the cutter 13- upon depressing the operating frame so as to sever the exposed stamp from the ,stri A pressure head '16 is provided at the lower end of the front member of the operating frame 7 and overhangs the ostage stamp so as to press the same upon tl feletteror pack age to be stamped. A pressure arm 17 ex tends laterally from the pressure head and referably forms a part thereof and is de ected in its length to corres 0nd ap roxif an envelop so as to centralize or applythe pressure directly in line with the gummed edge so as to insure a. firm sealing thereof. The pressure head and pressure arm may form a partof the operating frame or be secured thereto, as may be found most advantageous in construction of the machine.

' The head 2 is secured in any manner to the bed plate 18, which in turn is fastened to'the The stamp way 19 is formed'in the bed plate or. between said bed plate and a Longitudinal slots 21 intersect the stamp way and receive the spurs 22 of the feeder 23 by means of which the stamp strip is unwound and moved through the stamp way. upon depressing the operating frame 7.

is provided with o enings 25 to receive the spurs 22. The sli e 24 operates in an opening formed in. the horizontal member 6 of the head .2 and is limited in its rearward move' ment by means of a stop 26 and keeper 27, the latter spanning the slide and secured at its ends to the bed plate. The slide 24 is returned to a normal position by means of which are arranged below the bed p ate in a recess formed in the base 1 and which are connected at one end to the bed plate and at the opposite end to endent ends 29 of a cross head provided at t e inner or rear end of the slide 24 and which project through slots 30 formed in the bed plate upon 0 poslte sides of the stamp way.

The slide 24 is moved forward upon depressing a feed pawl '31 which is pivotally connected to a block 32 adjustably mounted upon the horizontal rod 11 and secured thereon'in an adjusted position by means of a set screw. The lower end of'the feed pawl 31 enters a socket 33 provided upon the top side of the slide 24, said socket being closed at its sides and front to prevent actual displacement of thefeed pawl. The feed pawl normally inclines from the perpendicular, the angle being such as to insure a forward movement of the" slide u on depressing the operating frame. As thesh e 24 bearing the feeder is moved A slide 24 is mounted upon the bed plate and carries the feeder and,

the operating frame 7 by means ofv ssaoos when the pressure is removed from the operating frame, the latter is returned to normal position by the spring 8 and the slide andfeeder are returned to normal position by means of the spring 28. The feeder 23' consists of a s ring which is attached at one end to the side 24 and is free at its opposite end to have a vertical movement, said free end being provided with the spurs 22. The feeder has a slot 34 which provides clear- 'ance for the socket 33 and for the lower portion'of the feed pawl 31, thereby preventing interference of said parts with the free movements of the feeder. Extensions'35 project laterally from the front end of the feeder 23 and serves in conjunction with other parts to control its movements. The front poroperate in the longitudinal space 36 of the ,,member 6, said space being of a width to lateral play thereof. Flanges overhang longitudinal edge portions of the space 36 and serve to prevent vertical-displacement of the slide 24. These flanges may be provided in any manner and consist of edge portions of plates 37 which are secured to the upper side of the member 6 with their inner edge portions projecting over the space 36. The lateral extensions of the feeder engage under the flangesor inner projecting end portions of the plates 37 so as to hold the spurs strip when feeding the same.

notches 38 are the plates 37 to admit of the lateral extensions 35 passing from above the plates or flanges 37 to a point .below the same as the slide and feeder reach the limit of their rear- The front portion of the Opposite ward movement.

the plates 37 is cut awayto admitof the front end of the feeder moving upward the instant the extensions 35 clear the same, thereby releasing the'stamp strip and proposition without effecting the stamp strip in any manner. As the slide is moved forward, the lateral extensions 35 travel beneath the flanges or inner proje ting edge portions of the plates 37 and he the spurs 22 in'engagement with the stam strip so as to draw the latter from the st p roll and to project the stamp to be al%r ed beyond the upright 3 of the head 2. When the stamp has reached a proper position to be cut from the strip the extensions 35 of the feeder are released and spring upwardand upon the return of the slide and feeder to normal position, the-extensions 35 are above the flanges or the inner edge portion of the plates 37, and as the slide and feeder approach the limit of their return stroke, the

extensions 35 are caused to move downward 22 in engagement with the stamp formed in the inner edges of flanges or inner projecting edge portions of.

forward, the springs 28 are expanded and tion of the slide 24, as also the feeder 23,

snugly receive the slide so as to prevent any viding for a return of the feeder to normal 38 to direct the extensions 35 therethroughn Each spring 39 is fiat and arranged in'the plane the plate 37 to which it is attached,

the rearend of the spring being bent laterally,

as shown-at 40, and apertured to receive the fasteningby means of which it is secured to the plate. The springs 39 are of a tension to exceed the tension of'the feeder 23 so as to overcome the same and cause its forward deflection to cause the extensions 35 to pass through the notches 38 so as to engage under the flanges or inner edge portions of the plates 37 when the slide is nextmoved for ward. Since the function of the springs 39 is to'repress or return the feeder to normal position, they may be properly designated as resetting means.

The means for regulating the effective stroke of the feeder consists of a frame 41 of flanges or inner edge portions of the plates 37 so as'to en age over the extensions 35 of the feeder and hold the same inoperative posil ion until said extensions clear the extensions 42. "Arod43 is connected at one-end to the frame 41. and asses throu h an o enin in If) P) the uprightai or other convenient portion of the head and which end is threaded to re ceive set huts 44 by means of which the rod and frame 41 may. be adjusted and secured in,the required position. A trip 45 is attached to the cross piece of the frame 41 and inclines upward and forward, its lower end extending into the path of the feeder so as to insure an upward movement thereof when reaching the limit of its forward stroke. The frame 41 constitutes in effect a regulator for the feeder and by adjustment thereof, the extensions 42 may be positioned so as to release the feeder at any point when nearing the limit of its forward stroke, whereby the stamp may be projected more or less so as to. insure cutting of the same from the strip at the pro er point. i V

The stamp strip 46 is wound upon a screw 47, which in turn is mountedupon' a' pin 48 having its, end portions notched in opposite side pieces of a spool holder 50attached to the outer or rear end of the bed plate 18 A .cap 51'closes the spool holder and is hinged at one end to the rear portion thereof. A guard 52 is attached to, thefree end of the cap 51 and is adapted to close upon the bed plate and cover the part thereof between the spool holder and the stamp way. "An arm 53 projects; laterally from the guard 52 and terminates" in, an eye which comes. alongside of-a companion eye applied to the base to receive a padlock'or othersecuring means other convenient part of the machine.

for locking the cap and guard when closed, thereby preventing anyone from appropriating postage stamps without operation of the machine A brake is provided, and cooperates with the stamp strips to prevent the stamp moving too freely as by a rapid operation of the machine. The brake consists of a U shaped frame 54 embracing opposite sides of the spool holder and pivoted thereto, a light spring 55 connecting each arm of the frame54 with the base of the spool holder or A roller 56 is mounted upon the cross bar connecting the arms of the frame 54 and ('onfines the stamp strip between it and the bed plate.

The starnpmoistencr is provided at the outer end of an arm 57 which is pivoted at its inner end to the base 1. The st amp moisiener consists of a box 58 adapted to receive a quantity of water and having a pendent rim 59 forming a space in which is fitted an absorbent material 60, such as sponge, feltor the like. A valve controlled opening 61 is provided in the bottom of the box to admit of water being supplied to the material (ill. The stem oftlie valve is threaded in the upper portion of the box and is provided at its projecting end with a button 62 to be conveniently grasped when it is required to turn the valve stem either to open oi-rlose the valve. A knob plug 63 closes an opening in the top side of the box through which water is supplied when it is required to charge the box. The knob provides convenient means IOO for operating the stamp moistener in the opletter or other package is rotated between the stamp moistener and the base and may be of anvlength or width according, to the size of the machine and is tapered to an edge at its inner end sons to readily enter the angular space formed between the sealing flap and the body of an envelop; The inoisienvr fortho sealing flap of the envelop or other package is open upon its lower side and is hinged or pivoted to the base and is closed upon its top side to prevent wetting the body of the envelop or package. A spring (iii normally holds the envelop or package mois ten'er in normalposition, thehitrrr being regulated by an adjustable stop 37 ap lied in the'upper end of an arm (53 attached to the base 1.' l.hespring 66 is attached io a pondent portion 6!) of the envelop nioiszr-ner and is located in an opening or recess of ti so as to beout of the way and protected from injury. An absorbent material. such sponge,felt, cotton-waste or the like, is so- IiS A spring (55 nor-' cured within the'frame or casing of the envelop moistener andservesto. distribute the Water and apply the same in proper quantity to the gummed portion of the sealing flap.

, The-envelop or package moistener in the preferredconstruction consists of an open frame I after being filled, are placed upon the moisv cation of force to the knob .71, having inner flanges to support the absorbent material 70 and is-closed at its top side by means of a plate 72. 4 Q

A machine constructed substantially as herein set forth, when supplied with a. roll of postage stamps and with a quantity, of water infeach of the moisteners, is in, condition for '0 erati'on. Inasmuch as the machine is specially adapted for sealing and stamping lettom, the operationwill be described in'connection with such matter. The e'nvelops,

tener 71, the body resting upon the plate 72, whereas the s'ealing flap passes beneath the moistener with its gummed side adjacent to the absorbent material 70, the thin edge of the moistener entering the angular space formed between the body and sealing flap of the envelop. When the envelop is properly 1 adjusted, the sealing flap thereofcomes between thelbase and envelop moistener and the body portion comes between the envelop moistener and the stamp moistener, and by depressing the stamp moistenerupon appli- V I 63, the envelop moistener is caused to turn upon its hinge or pivotal connection with the base, thereby moistening the gummed portion of thesealingflap and simultaneously wetting the upper right hand portion of the envelop designed to receive the stamp. The envelop is now transferred from the moistening device ing frame strip a distanc'eto bring the stamp to be,

afiixed in proper position and cutting the same from the strip and pressing it upon the moistened portion of the envelop, 'andat the same time the pressure arm 17 compresses the envelop and insures a sealing thereof.

Upon removing-the pressure from the operatthe latter is returned to normal.

position in the manner stated herein and the feeder is likewise reset by means of the cooperating springs. To materially assist in fixing the position of t-heenvelop upon the base, a clip 74 is provided and attached to the base and overhangs the shoulder and that part ofthe base designed to receive and su t re port the envelop or package during stamp affixing and sealing operation.

It is proposed in an adaptation of the in vention to utilize the same for applying address strips tothe packages or mailable matter simultaneously with the stamping and sealing thereof. such construction the spool holders and affixing devices are du liing wider thanthe stamp strip the mechanlsms cooperating therewith are proportionately enlarged, the construction and relative much as the stamp and address occupy different relative positions upon the letter, or package, the mechanisms are so disposed as to apply the stamp andaddress slip in the predetermined positions, hence the mechanvance ofthe postage stamp applying mechanism. As shown in Fig. 12, the two operating frames are connected by means of a cross piece 75 to which a handle 76 is applied. Where the mechanisms are duplicated, the pressure arm 17 is dispensed with. since the pressure head '16 of the address applying mechanism takzes its place.- The plate. 77 upon which the letter or package is placed to receive the address and postage stamp, is yieldable and underlaps the projecting portion of the address mechanism and is adapted to exert a pressure upon the sealing flap of the envelop sufficient to fasten the same. The moistener 78 for the address slip is connected to the stamp moistener in any manner and is'set in advance of the stamp moistener to wet the envelop at about a central point so as to receive the address slip. The address, stamp and sealing machine, as disclosed in the adaptation in Fig. 12, is substantially the same as that herein described, the only difference being in duplicating the strip feeding and cutting mechanisms and the moistener for the address slip, as will be readily comprehended.

In the modification shown in Figs. and 16, the feed regulator 41 is provided with notches 79 through which the lateral extensions of the feeder 23 are adapted to pass when the stamp or address strip has reached the proper point in its travel to admit of the slip being cut ofl at the predetermi ed point.

;he forward edgesof the notches 7 are bev- 'eled to form inclines 89 corresponding to the trip and for a like purpose, namely, to insure the upward movement of the front portion of the feeder so as to effect disengagement thereof from the strip after the latter has been advanced the required distance. The notches 79 are of a length slightly less than the length of the lateral extensions 35 of the feeder and the forward ends of said extensions are upwardly deflected to enter the notches 79 and engage with and ride upon said inclines prior to the rear ends of said ex-' tensions clparing the rear edges of the notches 79, as indicated most clearly in Fig. 16. As a result of this construction and proportioning of the parts, the feeder has'imparted thereto i an upward pressure, which results an incated. In the, event of the address strip earrangement of the'parts .being substantially the same as that herein described. Inasism for applying the address slip is set in adstantaneous upward movement of the feeder 'attho moment the rear ed e of the extensions and its position determines the relative location of the notches 7 9 and the consequent.

[ point of release of the strip, with the result "1 to a nicety.

that the feed of said strip may be regulated It is further noted that the inchnes 80 are rigid in contradistinction to the 7 corresponding part 45 previously referred to which is preferablv yielding, being constructv ed of spring material.

" Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new is:

1. In a machine of the character specified,

a ta ered moistener adapted to enter the angu' ar space formed bet-ween the sealing flap and body of the package and hinged at the edge IGIIlOtQfIOIH the tapered edge and hav- 1 ing a pendent portion, a spring exerting pres-' sure upon said pendent portion to hold the moistener in normal position, an arm, and an adjustable stop applied to said arm to limit the movement of the moistener in one direction.

2. In amachine of the character specified, a loosely mounted moistener for the sealing flap, and a second moistener for the postage stamp or address slip, the latter moistener being arranged above the sealing flap moistenerand adapted to actuate the latter when itself operated; I

3. In a machine of the character set forth,

"the combination of a pivota'lly nidun'ted' sealing flap inoistener', and a second moistener located above the sealing flap nioistener and adapted to actuate the latt'er upon application of pressure thereto.

, 4. In a machine of the character specified, the combination of an elongated sealing flap moistener inwardly tapered and having its lower side adapted to apply the noistening medium and its top side adapted to form a support for the package, said moistener being pivotally supported and spring actuated, a forwardly extended spring actuated pivotedaarm, and a second moistener at the outer end thereof overhanging an end portion of the sealing flap inoiste'ncr' to actuate thelatt-er when itself operated,

In a machine of the character specified,

the combination of a sealing 'llap moistener pivotally supported and tapered imvardly from'the pivoted edge, other moisteners ar- 'ranged above the sealing llap moistener and carried by a common support, and adapted to dampen the envelop or package to cause adhesion thereto of the stamp and address slips, slip feeding, cutting and affixing mechanisms, and a single handle for effecting simultaneous movement of said mechanisms.

6. In a machine of the character specified, the combination of a strip feeding mechanism, an operating frame for actuating said strip feeding mechanism, cutting mechanism actuated by the operating frame for severing the strip, a pressure head for applying the separated portion of the st-ri to the package, and a pressure arm for seaii simultaneously with the application of affixing the severed portion of the strip thereto, the cutting mechanism, the pressure head and the pressure arm being carried by the said operating frame.

7. In a machine of the character setforth, the combination'of a slip feeding mechanism, an operating frame, a cutting mechanism for ng the package severing the strip and actuated by the operating frame, a pressure head, and a pressure arm extended from the pressure head and deflected in its length to'conforni to the deflected edge portion ofthe sealing flap so as to apply the force to the gummed edge portion thereof.

S. In a-machine substantially as specified, the combination of a bed plate rovided with a way or passage for the strip, a reciprocating feeder having spurs to engage with the strip to feed the same, said feeder having a lateral extension and normally tending to move away from the way or passage through which the strip is directed,

advancing and in normal position, antlf 'Ither means for holding the feeder in engag intent with the strip when nearing the limit of its forward stroke, and means for regulating the last mentioned and confining ineans'to ad- 'mit of regulating the feed of the strip.

9. In a machine of the character specified, the combination of a reciprocating feeder adapted to advance the strip, confining means for the feeder to hold the same in en-' gagement with the strip and having cut away portions, an adjustable confining means for the feeder'to admit of regulating the feed of the strip, means for disengaging thefeeder from the strip when the latter has been advanced the required distance, and resetting means for returning the feeder to normal position when reaching the limit of its return stroke.

10. In a machine of the egaracter set forth, the combination of a be" plate provided with a way or passage for a strip, a reciprocating feeder having a lateral extension,

confining incans for said feeder to hold the same in engagement with the strip When ad- I00 [meansfor holding'the feeder repressed vhile vaiicing and having cut-away portions, a. flat spring secured at one end to the bed plate and having its opposite end deflected to enter a cut-away portion of said confining hanging the extension of the feeder and having a notch and a cut-away portion, spring1 resetting means secured at one end to the be plate and extending about parallel therewith and having the opposite end projected into the notch of the feederconfining means, a feed regulator having an extension forming in effect a continuation of the feeder confiningmeans, and means for disengaging the feeder from'the strip when at the predetermined point of its forward stroke. 12. In a machine of the character speciwith a strip way or passage a spring actuated feeder having lateral extension, confining flanges upon opposite sides of the feeder to extend over the extensions thereof and having corresponding notches and cut away portions, horizontal springs secured at one end to the'bed plate and having the opposite end bent and extended into said notches, a U shaped feed regulator having a centrally disposed trip extended into the path of the feeder, and means for adjust-ing the said feed regulator and holding it in an adjusted position'.

13. In a machine of the character. specified, the combination of a bed plate having a strip way or passa e and having slots at opposite sides of said strip way, a slide havin pendent portions at its rear end to exten through the slots of the bed plate, a spring having connection with the pendent portions of theslide to return and normally hold the latter in a given osition, and a feeder connected with said s ide and actuated thereby.

. 14:. In a machine of the character setforth, the combination ofst'rip cutting and feeding mechanisms, a holder for the strip roll, a brake member in contact with the strip, and a covering piece for the roll holder and brake member-provided with an extension adapted to receive a lock device to prevent tampering with the parts.

15. In a machine of the character described and in combination with strip cutting and aflixing mechanisms, a feeder, and means for confining the feeder and holding it in positive engagement with the strip for a definite length of its stroke, the same consisting of a plate having front and rear notches or cut away portions, the front notch having its forward edge beveled to provide an incline upon and affixmg mechanisms, of afeeder for the strip provided ,with a lateral extension, and means for holding'the feeder to its work for a definite length of its stroke, said means consisting of a plate having front or rear notches or cut away portions, the front notch being of a lesslength'than the length of the lateral extension of the feeder and having the forward edge beveled or inclined to engage with the front end of said lateral extension and defleeting the same upward through the notch,

wherebyinstantaneous release of the feeder from the strip is effected.

17. In a' machine of the character described, the combination of strip cutting and aflixing mechanisms, a feeder rovided with ont end upa lateral extension having its wardly deflected, and a feed regulator consistingof a plate havin a notch, the forward edge of which is beveled to engage with. the deflected end of the feeder extension to cause the same to move upward to provide an incline.

and effect a quick release of the strip when I the latter has reached the required advancement.

18. In a machine of the character described, the combination of strip cutting and affixing mechanisms, afeeder for thestrip having a lateral-extension, the front end of which is upwardly deflected, and an adjustable-feed regulator comprising a plate having a notch of a less length than the length of the feeder extension and havin the front edge of said I notch upwardly beve ed to provide an incline to engage with the deflectedend of the feeder extension to effect instantaneous release of the stri 19. I ing mechanisms, a reciprocating feeder hav ing. opposite lateral extensions, side plates ncombination, strip cutting and aflixhaving notches for said lateral extensions to v pass throu h, means for compelling the-extensions of the feeder to pass downward through said notches, a plate having-opposite notches for thelateral extensions of the feeder to pass upward through and having the front edge of the notches beveled to form inclines, and means for adjusting and securing said plate in the required adjusted position. p

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JAMES N. STACY. [L. s.]

Witnesses:

J. D. YOAKLEY, V. B. HILLYARD. 

